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Modoc County Manslaughter Conviction Marks First Fentanyl-Related Homicide Sentencing

Wednesday, February 11

Derk Martin Aalpoel, 34, of Fort Bidwell, has been sentenced in Modoc County Superior Court following his guilty plea to Voluntary Manslaughter in connection with the 2024 drug-related death of 34-year-old Fawn Goodwin of Cedarville. Aalpoel admitted to providing Ms. Goodwin with drugs containing... Read More.

Feather River College Faces Delayed Interest Payments Amid Plumas County Treasury Issues

Tuesday, February 10

Feather River College President Kevin Trutna reported Feb. 3 that interest payments from the Plumas County Treasurer’s Office were late again this year. It was his third consecutive annual appearance before the Plumas County Board of Supervisors with a similar message. “Feather River College is... Read More.

Prescribed Pile Burning Planned in Plumas County for Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Sunday, February 8

Prescribed Fire Update – February 7–10, 2026 Project Update – Pile Burning Operations Terra Fuego Resource Foundation, Inc., contracted by the Plumas County Fire Safe Council (PCFSC), plans to conduct prescribed pile burning operations as part of ongoing hazardous fuels reduction efforts in Plumas County. Burning... Read More.

Modoc County Offices up for Election

Thursday, February 5

Alturas prepares for election this year with the following offices up for elections; City of Alturas, Treasurer - Incumbent Dorothy Long City of Alturas, 2 City Council member; Incumbents Brain Cox & Paul Minchella Modoc County offices up for elections; Assessor/Recorder; Incumbent Kristen DePaul Auditor/Clerk/Registrar of Voters; Incumbent -... Read More.

Plumas County Sheriff Warns Community After Confirmed Wolf Attack on Steer

Thursday, February 5

Plumas County Sheriff Press Release On February 4, 2026, The Plumas County Sheriff’s was notified of a possible wolf attack with a steer in the area of “Four Corners” North of Chandler Road in Quincy. The steer had recently escaped its enclosure and the owners... Read More.

Measles Cases Linked to Disneyland Urge Vaccination and Caution in California

Wednesday, February 4

Plumas County Public Health has been notified by the California Department of Public Health that four cases of measles have been reported in the past five days in California. Three of the four people visited Disneyland around January 28, 2026. One of the cases... Read More.

Alturas Police Investigate Suspicious Device Found at Garden Apartments

Tuesday, February 3

On February 1, 2026, the Alturas Police Department responded to a report of a possible explosive device located inside a vehicle at the Garden Apartments, located at 310 E. McDowell Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a suspicious device along with a note indicating a possible... Read More.

UPS Quincy Distribution Center Will Remain Open Amid Network Reconfiguration

Monday, February 2

Rumors have circulated around Quincy over the past week that United Parcel Service planned to close its local distribution center, located off North Mill Creek Road in East Quincy. Drivers and retailers were apparently informed that the closure would take place in a month,... Read More.

Plumas County Voters Consider Sales Tax Increase to Fund Essential Services

Friday, January 30

Plumas County voters will decide on Measure B in the June 2 election, which proposes a 1% local sales tax increase, raising the current rate from 7.25% to 8.25%. This tax would generate about $3 million annually and automatically expire after 12 years. The... Read More.

Reward Offered for Information in Dr Richard Meinert Homicide Investigation

Thursday, January 29

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward in the amount of $5000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the homicide of Dr. Richard Meinert Trinity Way Janesville, CA. On June 22, 2014 in the evening hours, a... Read More.

Featured News

Modoc County Manslaughter Conviction Marks First Fentanyl-Related Homicide Sentencing

Feather River College Faces Delayed Interest Payments Amid Plumas County Treasury Issues

Prescribed Pile Burning Planned in Plumas County for Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Modoc County Offices up for Election

Plumas County Sheriff Warns Community After Confirmed Wolf Attack on Steer

Measles Cases Linked to Disneyland Urge Vaccination and Caution in California

Alturas Police Investigate Suspicious Device Found at Garden Apartments

UPS Quincy Distribution Center Will Remain Open Amid Network Reconfiguration

Plumas County Voters Consider Sales Tax Increase to Fund Essential Services

Reward Offered for Information in Dr Richard Meinert Homicide Investigation

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